as a collective society, i don’t believe we take enough time to appreciate and honor the love that exists in our lives. we are too busy and too distracted with work, technology, and things; but that is all nonsense. the distractions fail to compare to what is really most important: love, in all its capacities and forms. making these photographs, even for someone else, gave me a reason at the end of the day to squeeze my husband a little tighter and to see him more clearly. take time out today to hang on to the ones you love - with your arms and eyes wide open.

this is my friend robyn with her boyfriend, chris. robyn is an exceptional person, role model, and friend. if only there were more people like her, the world would be a lighter, brighter, gentler, wiser, more honest, kind, and loving place.